Vermont Catamounts men's ice hockey | |
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Current season | |
University | University of Vermont |
Conference | Hockey East |
Head coach | Kevin Sneddon 14th year, 206–227–64 (.479) |
Captain(s) | Brendan Bradley Mario Puskarich |
Alternate captain(s) | Chris Muscoby Travis Blanleil Anthony Petruzzelli |
Arena |
Gutterson Fieldhouse Capacity: 4,035 Surface: 200' x 90' |
Location | Burlington, Vermont |
Colors | Green and Gold |
NCAA Tournament Frozen Four | |
1996, 2009 | |
NCAA Tournament Appearances | |
1988, 1996, 1997, 2009, 2010, 2014 | |
Conference Regular Season Champions | |
1996 | |
Current uniform | |
The Vermont Catamounts men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I college ice hockey program that represents the University of Vermont. The Catamounts are a member of Hockey East, joining in 2005 after competing in ECAC Hockey from 1974-2005. They play home games at Gutterson Fieldhouse in Burlington, Vermont. Vermont has appeared in the NCAA Men's Hockey Championship five times since making the move to Division I in 1974-75 including trips to the Frozen Four in 1996 and 2009.
Prior to moving to Division I, UVM competed in ECAC Division II, where it won back-to-back ECAC Division II titles in 1972-73 and 1973-74.
Since 1990, the Catamounts have hosted what is now known as the Catamount Cup tournament, winning the title five times.
The University of Vermont has produced 18 National Hockey League (NHL) players in its history. Alumni currently in the NHL include Viktor Stålberg '09 (New York Rangers), Torrey Mitchell '07 (Montreal Canadiens), Patrick Sharp '02 (Dallas Stars), Kevan Miller '11 (Boston Bruins), Connor Brickley '14 (Florida Panthers) and Michael Paliotta '15 (Chicago Blackhawks). Martin St. Louis '97, Sharp, Stålberg, Tim Thomas '97, Éric Perrin '97, and former NHL All-Star John LeClair '91 have won the Stanley Cup in their careers.